In the new Touran mid-sized MPV, Volkswagen is making a fresh assault on a market segment traditionally led on sales by Renault and Citroën with a car that uses its latest and best platform, powertrain, safety and infotainment technology.

The entry-level choice is a 108bhp 1.2-litre petrol model, after which the range is fleshed out mostly by diesels of either 1.6 or 2.0 litres with outputs ranging from 108bhp to 148bhp. At the top of the range, British buyers can choose between 148bhp 1.4-litre turbo petrol and 187bhp 2.0-litre diesel power.